As a fifth-year senior in 1985, White made his first career
start in the season opener against UCLA as an injury replacement. Three
interceptions
later, White had secured his place as the Vols' starter the rest of the
season. He recorded nine interceptions on the season to lead the NCAA.
White
ended with 62 tackles and three fumble recoveries.

His place in the Tennessee secondary that Cinderella season
earned him All-America honors as the Vols went on to become SEC champions
and defeat
No. 2 Miami 35-7 in the Sugar Bowl for a 9-1-2 and No. 4 national finish.